Speedy Abstract Painting Session—Organic Shape Exercise

On those busy days when I don’t have much time to paint, I delve into a speedy abstract painting session, and in this video, I'm focusing on the exploration of organic shapes as a warm-up exercise. This is a good example of how time constraints can become an opportunity for spontaneous creativity.

–Painting Prompts–
➡️ 50 Abstract Warm-Up Painting Prompts - https://etsy.me/49utFsk

–LINKS–

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➡️Canson Fluid Mixed Media Sketchbook 250 gsm - https://amzn.to/3EN3jod
➡️Grumbacher 9" x 12" Acrylic Paper Pad with In & Out Pages, 140 lb. / 300 GSM - https://amzn.to/3pPFgkI

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Nestled within the pages of my sketchbook, I began this session by embracing the unpredictability of creation, allowing my charcoal to move across the surface, forming random yet purposeful shapes. Accompanied by a graphite stick and a cobalt blue water-soluble wax pastel, I sketched marks that intermingled and converged, lending an unexpected character to the abstract painting.

Inspired by the fundamental elements of art, I chose to spotlight "shape" as my starting point, leveraging its inherent versatility and fluidity. While introducing the concept of the 7 elements of art – Shape, Line, Form, Color, Texture, Space, and Value – I initiated this painting with a focus on shape. I often use these elements as prompts to spark my artistic journey, leveraging their unique attributes to guide my expressions.

Although I began with shape as my prompt, the intuitive nature of this creative process led me to organically incorporate various elements along the way. As the painting unfolds, you'll see me integrate color, value, lines, and the interplay of form and space, all converging to create harmonious artistic expression.

While I don't have a dedicated video on the 7 elements of art, I encourage exploration and understanding of these foundational principles. For a comprehensive insight into these elements, here is a link to an engaging and informative video by @jesciahopper (   • Understanding the Elements of Art  , offering a deeper dive into their nuances and significance in artistic creation.

Join me in this journey of spontaneous creativity, where organic shapes serve as the catalyst for a whirlwind of artistic exploration and expression. Discover the magic of a speedy abstract painting session, where limitations fade, and artistic freedom reigns supreme.

Keep on painting!

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